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multidrug-resistant TB

Faster tests, shorter treatments — how new tech could help slow down drug-resistant TB

Sci-Tech

Faster tests, shorter treatments — how new tech could help slow down drug-resistant TB

By Zano Kunene

More bullying? J&J will be investigated for high TB drug prices and abuse of patent laws

South Africa

More bullying? J&J will be investigated for high TB drug prices and abuse of patent laws

By Mia Malan for the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism

#SliceOfLife – I survived the most deadly type of TB, but it cost me a lung

South Africa

#SliceOfLife – I survived the most deadly type of TB, but it cost me a lung

By Nicole Ludolph

Is the future of South Africa’s TB plans locked up in the mysterious minds of teens?

South Africa

Is the future of South Africa’s TB plans locked up in the mysterious minds of teens?

By Joan van Dyk for the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism

Three lessons the Covid-19 pandemic taught us about tackling TB

South Africa

Three lessons the Covid-19 pandemic taught us about tackling TB

By Muluken Melese and Andre Zagorski

Sacred patient relationships and a dose of truth – a leading TB doctor talks about her work

Africa

Sacred patient relationships and a dose of truth – a leading TB doctor talks about her work

By Biénne Huisman

From symbols of illness to signs of solidarity: The other disease that masks curb

South Africa

From symbols of illness to signs of solidarity: The other disease that masks curb

By Helene-Mari van der Westhuizen

Fewer reported cases of TB in South Africa: Not necessarily good news

South Africa

Fewer reported cases of TB in South Africa: Not necessarily good news

By Kathryn Cleary for Spotlight